10 most popular names for boys of all time

one. Nikolai is one of the most beautiful star couples, Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias, last year became parents of twins, a boy and a girl. The boy was called by a Russian name, but in the Western style - Nicholas. And given the popularity of this couple, you can safely predict a surge of interest in Nicholas around the world. Meaning and character: derived from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos (“nick” - victory, “Laos” - people) means “winner of nations”, “winning people” , "The victory of the people." Nikolay is inherently a rather secretive person, he always strives to move forward, without paying too much attention to those around him. You can never have the exact certainty of what Nikolai is planning at the moment. The motives of his actions are often a mystery. Moreover, such a person is endowed with self-control and other leadership qualities. MaksimDazhe Maria Kozhevnikova, who considers herself very picky in terms of choosing male names, considers this name to be wonderful. Not to mention the fans of Maxim Vitorgan. The popularity of the actor has only recently grown - many note his brutality, which suddenly came to the fore after Maxim became seriously interested in sports. Meaning and character: translated from Latin means “the greatest”, no more, no less. By nature, most Maksimov are extroverts - born diplomats. They have an innate gift of persuasion, and therefore are excellent manipulators. At the same time, such people are very ambitious and proud, they hardly manage to take a step towards another person if they are convinced that they are right. Plato Yes, the fascination with old names has affected the boys. This name is associated primarily with the highly minded ancient Greek philosopher. But famous people by the name of Plato and among our contemporaries, and so lacking. Simply, their glory is not scandalous - they are athletes, academics, historians and poets. Meaning and character: the name has Greek roots and means “broad-shouldered”. If we interpret it more freely, it is both “strong” and “reliable”. In general, a very masculine name. Plato has a synthetic mindset. He quickly grabs everything, is easily able to imagine the problem as a whole, but it happens that he gets bogged down in trifles. Plato is more industrious than talented. All that he achieves at work is the result of his working capacity, but what difference does it make if he does everything that he undertakes, in the end.Photo: Getty Images4. Alexander This is not the first year that keeps the top of the charts in the registry offices of our country. And not even the first decade - very often Sasha's sons were called back in the 1990s. Since then, the name has a little lost ground, Artema is coming on the heels of Aleksandram. But to catch up - not yet caught up. Meaning and character: a defender of the people. This is how the meaning of Alexander is translated from ancient Greek. Alexandras are very independent and do not tolerate invasion of personal space. They have a strong sense of duty to their family. He appreciates his brothers and sisters, loves and respects his parents, but he is not so easy to manage. Praise from him can be achieved only if you deserve it, in his opinion, the more it is valuable. StanislavThe name Stanislav was used by the Slavs in the 10th-12th centuries, and later remained in use by our western neighbors - the Poles, the Bulgarians, the Ukrainians, the Belarusians. This name has spread among non-Slavic languages, transformed into pronunciation and writing. The name Stanislav in France will sound like Stanislas, in Germany Stanistaus, in Spain Estanislao. Meaning and character: the name is borrowed from the Polish language, in which Stanislav means “glorious”, “to become glorious”. In childhood, this is a very active and emotional child. His name sounds rather soft, so he is sometimes inclined to behave rudely and firmly. At a transitional age, he can become a very conflicted boy and often arrange fights. At school, these boys often have many problems with discipline and academic performance. But Stanislav can quickly catch up on missed knowledge, showing determination and perseverance. He has an extraordinary sense of humor, which sometimes manifests itself in very caustic wits, so you should not be offended by them - such a character. And people with this name are very talented in various fields, for example, in managing people or writing. JohnThis biblical name seems simple, but reliable, and the past has been in the top of the names. In the last decade, its popularity has fallen, but nevertheless, it is chosen quite often. By the way, the love of all life Carrie from “Sex and the City” is called John. Meaning and character: this is a variant of our Ivan, a name of Hebrew origin, which means - Yahweh (God) had mercy, Yahweh (God) had mercy, the gift of God, the grace of God. The name John means the need to dominate. Anytime and anywhere. And regardless of how justified such a desire in specific circumstances. Conflict with someone who is obviously stronger is not scary, but provocative. Robert Like John, Robert was popular for most of the last century. The name is still associated with Robert Kennedy, although not so much anymore. Today it is more popular in abbreviated form like Robbie or Bobby. Meaning and character: translated from Old German it means “unfading glory”. Robert has such character traits as concentration, purposefulness and ability to concentrate well. At the same time, Robert is not inclined to keep grievances against people for a long time, but always tries to think over and understand not only the essence of the conflict that has arisen, but also to evaluate and, possibly, accept the opinion of his opponent.Photo: Getty Images8. MichaelName number one in the XXI century. Probably, his extraordinary popularity will continue in the future. Meaning and character: this is a variant of our name Michael, which is translated from Hebrew as "he who is like God." In disputes, Michael would prefer to find a compromise using a soft approach to reach agreement; if, however, it is noticed that the dispute is heating up, then it will go to the side in time. Michael usually has a lot of friends and acquaintances, so he does not suffer from loneliness, that is, such a man will not stay without his life partner.9. WilliamFashionable at the beginning of the last century, this serious traditional name never lost its popularity, which is now even growing. The marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton gave a new impetus to this trend. Meaning and character: translated from English - “protection”. William will succeed in life: he is charming and kind, is popular with friends, inspires confidence in people, although his character is rather complicated: stubborn, persistent. At the same time, he is very prudent, thinks about every step and always relies on his intuition. David the Biblical name topped the list in the 1960s and is again popular these days. Simple and sweet, it is a classic that is not afraid of fashion. Celebrities with this name begin with Michelangelo's “David” masterpiece and include rock star David Bowie. Meaning and character: translated from Hebrew, “beloved”. David likes to communicate, he always has many friends, because of which this person often gets into unpleasant situations. This man is a little romantic, he is attracted by adventures and mysterious distances, he likes to talk about it with friends. And friends, in turn, appreciate David for his good nature, balanced by developed willpower, which makes this man responsive and capable of sympathy.